1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
Qatar won 1-0, thrashed the UAE in the next round and triumphed in the final with a shock 3-1 victory over Japan.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
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Byrd prevailed, but television production was changing again by the late 1990s.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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The Southern Section Division 1 champions faced top teams all season and prevailed, with junior Mateo Fuerbringer stamping himself as the top player for his class in the nation.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The place is owned by Nico de Soto who, after getting his start with the Experimental Cocktail Group, won various awards (Most Influential Bartender at Paris's Cocktail & Spirits show in 2014 among others) and then opened his own joint called Mace in New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Not bad for a girl won won’t start high school until this fall.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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